The first time I heard Lynne Von Pang sing I was blown away by her powerful voice... She indeed is a force to be reckoned with... Many of you may remember her from her days withDa Will's and Trick Babys but she is back with a new band Garden State Social Club.. I strongly suggest you to check them out if you can... Because anything that Lynne attaches her name to RAWKS!!!


Thanks so much for the interview Lynne... Can you give the readers a bit of background about yourself?

I'm a singer and cartoonist, live in NYC and have been singing/playing/writing songs in bands since the 80s.

At what age did you know that you wanted to be a musician?

As a teenager, around 15- when I first heard the Cramps. Before that I wanted to be an actress/comedienne like Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett!




Do you come from a musical family?

As a matter of fact I do. My big brother was a hard rock drummer. He was really good and had a drum kit in his room where he would play along to Creem and Led Zep albums. My big sister was a hippie singer/guitarist- one of the songs she played was "Brand New Key" by Melanie, I really liked that song.

Tell the readers about your past bands?

My very first band was a teen trash outfit called Swamp Goblyns. We played CBGBs hardcore matinee, and the legendary garage rock club (former belly dancing nightclub) The Dive- although we didn't really fit neatly into any of those categories. We met Screamin' Jay Hawkins one night at Danceteria after his performance. We gave him a copy of our demo tape which included songs like "Swamp Gas", "The Creeping Hand" and "Sewer Rat." He graciously accepted it from us and gave me some advice I will never forget "Cool Titles! Y'all got cool titles! All ya need is cool titles!" There's a Swamp Goblyns fan page on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Swamp-Goblyns/42039414997


Now, lets chat about the band that I first met you sing with Trick Babys! Tell us who was in the band?

Trick Babys were myself (vocals), Mitro Valsamis (guitar), Brett Wilder (bass) and we had two drummers- Paul Corio and then Ara Babajan. I had been in Da Willys before that, and Brett, Mitro and Paul were in the Vacant Lot. Ara was formerly of Agent 99.



I remember that Jim Lucio just loved you... He used to go into a store that you owned or worked at to get eccentric fun things you had for sale. Tell us about the store?

That was my ex husband's store, Space Age Bachelor Pad! He used to clean out storage rooms and old peoples' houses and find the weirdest junk. I did all of the signage for the store.


How did you come up with Trick Babys for the band's name?

From the book "Trick Baby" by Iceberg Slim

I think the first time I ever saw you in action was at Squeezebox in NYC. You had that powerhouse voice. The audience was in awe...How long had Trick Baby been around?

Squeeze Box, those were the days! We played there for years. It's all a groovy haze.


If memory serves me right one of the members of Trick Baby was married to Sindi of The Lunachicks?

Yes, that's right Sindi and Mitro were married. Now they are both married to other people and have kids (not together).


Did you play alot of shows with The Lunachicks?

We played a few- we were on the same record label but on tour at different times.


How many CD's did Trick Babys release?

Two- Player and A Fool and His Money

It seems like Trick Baby and The White Trash Debutantes played a kick ass show at the Bottom Of The Hill.. Do you remember the show?

I do! Fun times!


I still have a Christmas Card you sent me of you and Fabio. How did you meet him?

I saw him when I was in a diner in LA. He was so nice and gracious and posed for a pic with me and my friend!

How many tours did you do with Trick Baby?

I don't remember the exact number but it was a few. We had a lot of fun touring with Candy Snatchers, The Humpers and Agent Orange. We played some great shows opening up for The Dickies, in LA and NYC.


In what year did Trick Babys call in quits and what was the name of the band that were involved in right after that?

Trick Babys last year was 1997 I believe. I was in the Carvels after that when I started playing guitar and writing more songs.

You have a new band Garden State Social Club. Tell us about that?

I started GSSC with former Raunch Hand Mike "Sharky" Edison, last year. We've been playing dives around town ever since. Check us out for yourselves on Facebook! We're a dirty greasy R&B/punk band with two fierce female front people and a sleazy saxophone! https://www.facebook.com/gardenstatesocialclub


Did you move to New Jersey? Is that how you came up wit thee band name?

I lived in Jersey when I was a kid, and so did Mike. It's just a great name and Jersey just expresses the sleazy hard edged feel of the band.



How long has the Garden State Social Club been together and who is in the band?

See above. Steve Greenfield from the Fleshtones (sax) and Ron Salvo from Heldorado and Snuka (drums) are also in the band.


Has the band released any vinyl or CD's?

Not yet, we're on youtube for now, for your listening pleasure.

What is your favorite venue to play in New York City? Give us your thoughts on the music scene in New York City?

We love to play at Otto's Shrunken Head in Manhattan and Hank's Saloon in Brooklyn. There are very few old school type venues left anymore, and we avoid going to Williamsburg/Greenpoint if we can help it because that is not our scene.


Do you have any Internet addresses that you would like to share with us?

https://www.facebook.com/gardenstatesocialclub
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Da-Willys/42045324093
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh9_G--DRj0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON_RjMNpDoA

Describe yourself in three words?

Fun Loving Woman!

Any last words for Punk Globe readers?

Cheers! Love you Ginger!

Be sure to listen to Lynne on April 6th. 2015 on Women Who Rawk at 7PM PST on whatever68radio.com